Dora Jar Lets Go of Feeling Lost in “The Explorer”

Photo by Clare Gillen

Dora Jar’s latest single, “The Explorer,” provides a gentle, serene dreamscape that feels both intimate and expansive. The track is both deeply personal and universally comforting, allowing Dora to effortlessly pull listeners into her ethereal universe of quiet introspection.

Thanks to the simplistic, yet quite beautiful, production of a sole acoustic guitar and the occasional drum, Dora’s vocals are truly given the room to shine. The composition is incredibly thoughtful, simultaneously complementing Dora’s sound while crafting the mood of the song itself. 


In only three minutes, “The Explorer” takes listeners on a journey that builds and builds on itself, ultimately culminating in an incredibly distinct and satisfying climax. It’s brief, yet powerful enough to make the song whole, and when Dora finally allows herself to let go, her composed, soft-sung verses completely pay off, culminating in a sigh of relief and feelings of pure catharsis. 

Coming off the release of her debut album, No Way To Relax When You Are On Fire, this summer, Dora Jar will make her way across some of Europe as a headliner, and later this year, the U.S. while touring with HAIM. 

Listen to “The Explorer" below: 

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